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National Drug Formulary

BETNOVATE SCALP APPLICATION 0.1% W/W [SIN07714P]

Active ingredients: BETNOVATE SCALP APPLICATION 0.1% W/W

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Last updated 24 April 2026

Product Info

BETNOVATE SCALP APPLICATION 0.1% W/W

[SIN07714P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

BETAMETHASONE VALERATE EQV BETAMETHASONE - 0.1% W/W

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Manufacturer and Country

ASPEN BAD OLDESLOE GMBH - GERMANY

Registration Number

SIN07714P

Licence Holder

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

D07AC01

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

As a topical preparation (as valerate or dipropionate salt) as a single agent not exceeding 0.1%

  • Indications: Symptomatic relief of inflammatory skin or scalp disorders such as dermatitis and eczema.

  • Maximum Daily Dose: Apply to the affected areas twice daily

  • Maximum Supply: 15g for cream/ointment/gel

  • 30ml for topical solution

  • Minimum age: 18 years

Indication

INDICATIONS

Steroid responsive dermatoses of the scalp such as psoriasis, seborrhoea capitis, inflammation associated with severe dandruff.

Dosing

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

A small quantity of Betnovate Scalp Application should be applied to the scalp night and morning until improvement is noticeable. It may then be possible to sustain improvement by applying once a day, or less frequently.

Contraindications

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Infections of the scalp.
Hypersensitivity to the preparation.
Use is not indicated in dermatoses in children under one year of age, including dermatitis.